A couple of big days…
Well, tonight is winding down as I get ready to hit the bed. I’ve got to get up nice and early tomorrow so I can catch an early flight to St. Louis where I will attend the Acts 29 Quarterly hosted by the good folks at Journey Church. Darrin Patrick and his wife will be speaking on “Living by Priorities”. I’m very excited to attend for a couple of reasons. First, I’m looking forward to hearing Patrick speak on priorities. As a guy who certainly has more on his plate than I do, I’m curious to hear him explain his process for prioritizing his life. Beyond that, though, I have been looking for ways to connect with our Acts 29 guys here in Missouri. There may be no greater church planting organization, when it comes to sound theology and cutting edge missiology, in the country than A29. I have been looking forward to getting to know these guys as we continue to study ways to help our church more effectively preach the gospel and connect our community with the gospel. If you read this and you’re an A29 guy who will be at the quarterly, please introduce yourself. I would really like to get to know you.
The following day, though, is an even bigger day. On Wednesday Tracy and I will take our oldest daughter, Sarah Grace, to begin preschool. It’s hard to believe that almost 5 years have now passed since the Lord brought Grace into our lives. We continue to be grateful to God for His grace in our lives in the forms of our daughters. This is another big step forward in her maturation as she begins the 14 year process through high school. It’s amazing to me how fast time goes by.
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5 responses to "A couple of big days…"
Just read your twitter message; sending up a prayer for your grandma.
Of course you will want to catch a Cardinal game while you are in STL. I know how much you love the Redbirds!
I’m not sure what to think about Acts 29, so you’ll pardon me while I remain skeptical. But one thing you said that jumped out at me was “cutting edge missiology”. I’m conflicted about that phrase. On the one hand, I know I have a pretty much impossible time trying to understand postmodern thinking, and realize it is important to figure out how to speak the truths of the Gospel to people who generally reject speaking about truths. So I see a need for finding ways to reach different people groups, including the ones right next door to us. On the other hand, the phrase strikes me kind of the way “seeker-sensitive” does - that good motives do not always lead to good actions. I’m interested in hearing more both about Acts 29 and “cutting edge missiology.”
You live blogging that deal? At least dead blogging it?
Give up the goods, holmes.
Rick-
No Cardinals, although if I’d have thought in advance a bit better, I might could have been convinced to stay for tonight’s game.
Dennis-
I don’t think there is much mystery in that comment. While theology is never changing, missiology, or the practice of applying our theology in an attempt to connect people separated from God with the gospel, will always be a bit of an ever-changing experience, it seems to me. Our missiology in even our most traditional of churches doesn’t reflect, almost at all, the behavior of the early church. We exist in our culture, regardless where we call home, and we attempt to communicate effectively within our culture to those who don’t know Christ. Cutting-edge missiology is simply a reference, not to the “hip, chic” thing in church circles, but rather is a tip of the hat to those that are working diligently to effectively understand the gospel and communicate that in a relevant manner, without sacrificing content, in their culture.
Art-
Unfortunately they wouldn’t give me access to their wifi. I’ve been told that they are going to post the video online. As soon as they do, I’ll post a link to it. It will be worth your while, I assure you.
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